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KFV 938T

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,401 mi
Last recorded90,401 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFV 938T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 90,401 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 90,401 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 88,945 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 88,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 86,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear ***AXLE CHECK STRAP MISSING***

Offside Rear Lower *** FUEL PIPE, CLOSE TO O/S/R WHEEL/TYRE***

Offside Rear PERISHING/CRACKING

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement *** ALL FRONT, LOWER, INNER BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION*** (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 86,805 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear ***AXLE CHECK STRAP MISSING***

Offside Rear Lower *** FUEL PIPE, CLOSE TO O/S/R WHEEL/TYRE***

Offside Rear PERISHING/CRACKING

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement *** ALL FRONT, LOWER, INNER BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION*** (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,216 miles

*** ALL REAR LEAF SPRING BUSH RUBBERS PERISHING/CRACKING ***

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 84,216 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

*** TYRES UNDER INFLATED ***

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 83,973 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 80,921 miles

underside covered in thick underseal

Pass 17 Jun 2009 80,737 miles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

front brake binding

Pass 25 Jun 2008 80,615 miles

corroded brake pipes front to rear and on rear axle

Fail 25 Jun 2008 80,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corroded brake pipes front to rear and on rear axle

Pass 5 Jul 2006 80,476 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 80,443 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 80,415 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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KFV 938T is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KFV 938T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KFV 938T registered?

KFV 938T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is KFV 938T safe to buy?

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